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Startup

A survival guide to ‘oga culture’ in Nigerian startups

Many Nigerian startups operate under an “oga-led culture” where founders control most decisions. This guide explains why it happens and how startup teams can work effectively within it.

AI

Martha, the AI agent that cut 8 jobs at Zap, just got smarter

If the first version eliminated eight roles, what does a more advanced one mean for the workforce?

AI

Bimpe: The Yoruba-named AI transforming UK logistics

Sam’s Bimpe is an AI assistant who answers customers, checks inventory, and processes payments while the owner sleeps.

Opinion

Dear founder, Eden Life just exposed you

The next time a founder announces funding rounds and expansion, I hope the media finds the devil in the detail before shouting “growth!”

Opinion

African startups have a number problem

If African startups want credibility, the ecosystem must learn to respect numbers as instruments of interpretation. Consistency is not negotiable

Explainer

How Kenya killed climate tech giant KOKO — and why

Despite signing a framework agreement with KOKO in 2024, the government ultimately withheld the LoA, sending a promising climate tech company into the grave.

Opinion

Internal brand communications: culture, teams, and alignment

In Africa’s fast‑growing tech ecosystem, where startups face multidimensional challenges, the difference between success and failure often comes down to whether teams fight external battles together—or waste energy fighting each other.

Opinion

African startups are missing the brand communications advantage

How strategic communications builds what performance marketing cannot buy

Startup

How to build a startup MVP in 30 days

Learn how to plan, build, and launch a startup MVP in 30 days using lean startup methods, fast prototyping, and real user feedback.

AI

Emerging AI startups in Nigeria to look out for

Meet the new wave of AI startups in Nigeria quietly redefining everyday life, powering smarter healthcare, faster finance, and a bold new vision for Africa’s digital future.

Fintech

How IPT Africa became the first  Mauritian fintech selected for the Visa Accelerator Program 2025

IPT Africa becomes the first Mauritian fintech in the Visa Accelerator 2025, marking a milestone for the island's growing fintech ecosystem.

Fintech

Fusepay, a Seychelles-based fintech, raises $350k pre-seed to digitise business payments

Fusepay raises $350,000 pre-seed to digitise business payments and replace cheques across Indian Ocean islands, starting with Seychelles.

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